People lie and cheat more during afternoon

KEY

Question 1

a) True. The participants were paid based on which side they chose.

b) True. Even if there were clearly more dots on the left.

c) False. Further tests conducted online.

d) True. Those who were able to “morally disengage”, or behave unethically without feeling guilty, were prone to cheating whatever the time of day.

Question 2

a)  They want to get the reward.

b)   The most honest people.

Question 3

a) back up

b) various

c) claim

Question 4

a)    Our capacity of self-control declines during the day, as we get tired.

b)    They asked: “ Are there more dots on left or the right hand side?”

c)    The psychologists showed a series of word fragments to the participants.